I told you so very distinctly after our return home.

You recall that interview, no doubt ?" He bowed, waiting for her to go on.
"You were then and there dismissed from my service.

That should have been sufficient.

I knew nothing of your silly feeling of personal interest in me; nor did I realize any occasion for discussing with you the reasons causing me to change my plans.

You were my employee, and I discharged you; that was all.